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Treasury Secretary Rejects Idea Recession Is Inevitable in Relation to Tariffs
‘Who knows how the market is going to react in a day, in a week?’ he asked.
White House Official Says More Than 50 Countries Reached Out About Tariffs
‘They’re doing that because they understand that they bear a lot of the tariff,’ Kevin Hassett said.
Netanyahu to Seek Tariff Relief in Meeting With Trump
Trump’s latest tariff rollout could affect Israel’s machinery and medical equipment exports, an Israeli finance ministry official said on April 3.
Judge Awards Whistleblowers $6.6 Million in Lawsuit Against Texas AG Ken Paxton
Paxton, whose office will appeal the ruling, called it ‘ridiculous’ and ’not based on the facts or the law' in a statement on Friday night.
DOJ Says Judge Lacks Authority to Demand US Return Deported Alleged Gang Member
The appeals court gave Abrego Garcia’s lawyers until Sunday afternoon to respond to the government’s filing.
Taiwan Looking at Zero Tariffs, More Investment With US
Despite a lack of formal diplomatic ties, the United States is Taiwan’s most critical international supporter and its main source of arms.
Cattle Ranch Kid Grows Up Conservative and Goes to Congress
Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas cultivated Republican ideals from an early age while working on the family farm, then married the daughter of a leading pundit.
States Move to Ban Artificial Dyes From Food as RFK Jr. Works on Federal Level
California, Virginia, and West Virginia have passed bills to ban artificial dyes and other food additives. More states are considering similar legislation.
State Department Revokes, Halts Visas for South Sudan Over Refusal of Deportees
Rubio said the freeze will remain in force until South Sudan is ‘in full cooperation.’
Nationwide Event Draws Anti-Trump Protesters in Cities Across US
The nationwide ‘Hands Off!’ protest against the Trump administration featured more than 1,000 planned demonstrations at locations in all 50 states.
Trump Tells Americans to ‘Hang Tough’ Amid Tariff Turbulence, Promises ‘Historic’ Outcome
The president says tariffs are part of an ‘economic revolution.’
Maryland Legislature Approves Bill Creating Commission to Study Slavery Reparations
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
Florida Bill Would Tighten Rules for Qualifying Ballot Initiatives
HB 1205 intends to protect the state Constitution’s amendment process from petition fraud.
Senate Passes Trump’s Agenda Budget Blueprint After Late-Night Voting Session
The resolution now heads to the House, where there are already warning signs that the blueprint could face hurdles.
Judge Issues Permanent Block on Trump Admin’s Change to NIH Indirect Cost Rate
The administration said the court lacked jurisdiction and that NIH followed existing regulation.
Medicare Won’t Expand Coverage of Anti-Obesity Drugs
The announcement comes a day after the Senate confirmed Dr. Mehmet Oz as head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Fire InterAmerican Foundation Leaders
Several Latin American-based nonprofits sued, saying the Trump administration overstepped its authority when it fired IAF’s entire board.
Trump’s China Tariffs Aim to Tackle Decades of Trade Imbalance, National Security Threats
Despite joining the WTO in 2001, China did not evolve into the fully-fledged market economy that the United States had hoped for.
North Carolina Appeals Court Rules Thousands of Contested Ballots Must Be Verified
Voters who provide their necessary verification information within the 15 days will have their votes counted.
